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AMA Press Releases
Triumph Announced as Title Sponsor of AMA National Adventure Riding Series
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 18, 2024) —The American Motorcyclist Association proudly announces Triumph Motorcycles as the title sponsor for the 2024 AMA National Adventure Riding Series. Established in 1887 in Coventry, England, Triumph has evolved into one of the world’s premier motorcycle manufacturers, renowned for its commitment to crafting high quality
AMA Strengthens Government Relations Department with New Additions
Bob Davis and Jeremy Robinson join AMA’s legislative efforts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 10, 2024) — Fortifying its mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling, the American Motorcyclist Association has added Grassroots Manager Bob Davis and Legislative Affairs Coordinator Jeremy Robinson to its Government Relations Department.
Colorado Signs Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Legislation into Law
Joins California, Utah, Montana and Arizona as states that permit lane filtering PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2024) — Colorado has become the fifth state to legalize lane filtering after Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed SB24-079 on April 4, allowing motorcycles to filter between stopped cars in traffic and at stoplights.
Bagger Class Added to Packed Vintage Road Racing Schedule at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
AMA Amateur National Bagger Championship class in partnership with Bagger Racing League running Saturday PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 4, 2024) – Classic racing motorcycles from decades past will command the freshly repaved curves of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, during 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 26-28. America’s
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Continues to Take Shape
Rep. Walberg (R-MI) takes over caucus responsibilities ahead of retirement of Rep. Burgess (R-TX) PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 26, 2024) — As Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) prepares to retire at the end of this term, House Motorcycle Caucus co-chair and AMA Life Member Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) will take over responsibilities
News and Features
Tight Down the Stretch
Webb ties 2024 AMA Supercross championship race with win in Foxborough With just four rounds remaining in the 2024 AMA Supercross season, it’s anybody’s guess who will be crowned the 450SX champion. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb led wire-to-wire en route to a victory in the 450SX class
Unceasing Umphress
AMA Board Member Tom Umphress has worked tirelessly to better motorcycling for over two decades April 4, 2024 (This story appeared in the April 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano While it may have taken Tom Umphress nearly 30 years to get into motorcycling, he wasted no time leaving
100 Years of Historic AMA Rights Wins (Part Three)
April 3, 2024 (This story appeared in the April 2024 Edition of American Motorcyclist) By Joy Burgess As we’ve looked back over the last few months at some of the AMA’s biggest government relations wins over the past 100 years, we’ve been reminded of clashes with some of the heavies
Tomac Back on Top
Kitchen sweeps 250SX West Triple Crown event at 2024 AMA St. Louis Supercross After a devastating Achilles tendon tear cut his 2023 AMA Supercross title pursuit short, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac made his triumphant return to the top of the podium during the 12th round of the
Industry Press Releases
A Battle to the Finish for the Oliveira Brothers
Information from an AMA West Hare Scrambles press release (written by Mary Rinell) Photo courtesy of Mark Kariya Jacksonville, Oregon- Round two of the AMA West Hare Scrambles presented by Mojo Motosport traveled to beautiful Jacksonville, Oregon this past weekend. The Timber Mountain Hare Scramble hosted by the Motorcycle Riders
Kyle Peters Ties AMA Arenacross Record with Fifth-Consecutive Championship
Information from a Honda press release Photo courtesy of Honda LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The 2024 AMA Arenacross series wrapped up on Friday evening at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, where Kyle Peters rode the Phoenix Racing Honda CRF250R to his fifth-consecutive title. The achievement ties a record held by
Joe Wasson Charges to First NHH Victory of the Season
Information from an AMA National Hare and Hound press release Photo courtesy of Mark Kariya MURPHY, ID — Round two of the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship presented by FMF ventured to the northwest this weekend in scenic Murphy, Idaho. Hosted by Dirt Inc., this event has been part
Dante Oliveira Takes AMA West Hare Scrambles Round 1 Win
Information from an AMA West Hare Scrambles press release Photo courtesy of AMA West Hare Scrambles DOYLE, Calif. — Round one of the AMA West Hare Scrambles presented by Mojo Motorsport kicked off this weekend in Doyle, California. The 2024 Turtle Mountain Hare Scramble was hosted by the Lassen M/C